Sherwin Williams

Reddened Earth

SW 6053

Reddened Earth is a muted reddish-brown with an LRV of 19, placing it on the darker side of the mid-range. Its undertones blend warm red with brown and a slight gray cast, producing a weathered, earthy quality distinct from brighter reds or cleaner browns. This muted character makes it suitable for living rooms, dens, entryways, or exterior trim.

It coordinates well with Sherwin-Williams Shiitake for a tonal neutral pairing, Sand Dollar for lighter contrast, Naval for a deep cool complement, and Ripe Olive or Accessible Beige as earthy or transitional companions.

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Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 6053

Collection

Colormix Forecast 2021 (Encounter), Colormix Forecast 2023 (Nexus), Rejuvenation Collection 2024, West Elm Collection 2024

Reddened Earth in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Reddened Earth under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Reddened Earth under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Red

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

12°

Red Family

Lightness

50%

Medium

Saturation

22%

Muted

LRV

19.0

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#9C6E63

RGB Decimal

156, 110, 99

RGB Percent

61.2%, 43.1%, 38.8%

HSL

11.6, 22.4%, 50.0%

HSV

11.6, 36.5%, 61.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 29.5%, 36.5%, 38.8%

YIQ

122.5, 31.0, 6.3

XYZ

21.54, 19.12, 14.36

CIE Lab

50.83, 16.78, 13.42

CIE Luv

50.83, 31.26, 14.10

Hunter Lab

43.73, 14.17, 9.50

Decimal

10251875

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Reddened Earth Canyon Clay Terrace Brown Spiced Wine

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Reddened Earth Cherry Taupe Sonoma Clay Lost Love

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Reddened Earth Flood Tide Stargazer After the Rain

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Reddened Earth Saddle Soap Berries And Cream Leapfrog

Warm Shades

Warm spectrum

Reddened Earth Berries And Cream Felicia Bermuda Onion

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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